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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings that the provision of personal care support services to seniors enrolled in the County’s Family Caregiver Support Program provided by Contractor are in the public's best interest and that there are specialty skills, qualifications, and equipment not expressly identified in County classifications involved in the performance of the work in accordance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 3.13.030(B);
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 7594 with Elder Options, Inc., in the amount of $100,000, and for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026;
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute amendments relating to Agreement 7594, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement; and
4) Authorize the HHSA Director, or Agency Chief Fiscal Officer, to execute further programmatic, administrative, and fiscal documents related to this Agreement.
FUNDING: 58% Federal and 42% General Fund: State and Federal funding authorized by the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Division 1.8. California Department on Aging, Older Americans Act Title 22 III B and III B (Supportive Services).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Community Services Division receives Federal funding through the California Department of Aging to provide a wide range of support programs for residents aged 60 and over and eligible disabled or at-risk adults residing in El Dorado County. These programs are designed to help eligible residents to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and to help them remain independent to the extent possible. Some of these programs include the Family Caregiver Support Program, Senior Health Education Program, Information and Assistance, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Senior Activities, Senior Nutrition, S...
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